WHY TANKLESS

IS THE RIGHT CHOICE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

WHY WAIT?
ITS TIME TO SWITCH
TO TANKLESS.

YES

NO

Does your family frequently run out of hot water,

especially during showers?
Are your monthly gas bills too high?
Is your current water heater more than 10 years old?
Could you use some extra space in the room
your water heater sits?
If you answered, yes, to one or more of these questions, maybe
its time to replace your old tank-type water heater with a new,
high-efficiency, tankless model.
Need to know more? Watch the video and browse through this book
not only to understand the easy, affordable transition from tank to
tankless, but also how youll save space in your home and money on
your fuel bills.
Lets get started
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TANK VS. TANKLESS

COMPARISION
VS.

HOW THEY WORK

Operates 24/7/365

always on to keep stored

water at the preset temperature.

DURABILITY

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN

THEY FAIL

COST

10-12

Operates ONLY when water is

needed on demand quickly
bringing water to the preset
temperature.

20

years on average.
Lasts
Typical warranty: 6 years

years or longer on average

Lasts
Typical warranty: 12 years

7of 10 cases, the tank bursts

No flooding

less than tankless,

$$ Costs
because of a less powerful

more because of more

$$$ Costs
powerful burner, computerized

dumping 30 to 80 gallons of rusty

water on the floor, causing a major
mess and sometimes damaging its
surroundings.

burner and less sophisticated

controls; plus the ability to use
existing gas and water lines in a
replacement situation.

to damage surroundings
and no cleanup.

controls. But good news: The following

factors are narrowing that cost difference.
newer technology permits use of
existing gas and water lines
tax credits and utility rebates
are available in many locales
savings in energy costs will
cover the higher cost for
tankless over time

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TANKLESS BENEFITS
Six important reasons why you should switch to tankless heating.

1
2
3

Continuous hot water:

Hot water on demand means
no storage and no running out
of hot water.

Use of recyclable components and

replaceable parts reduces
landfill waste. 7.3 million
waterheaters are dumped
into landfills annually
in the U.S.

Clean, fresh water:

Storage tank units can rust and
accumulate sediment where
hot water is stored.

40% Savings:
No storage and continuous heating
of water can save energy and lower
fuel bills.
Family Size & Annual Savings

115

130

175

220

Longer life expectancy:

Lasts two to three times
longer than a conventional,
40-gallon tank unit

260

Reduced carbon emissions:

Longer Warranty:
12 years with Noritz tankless water
heaters versus six years on a
conventional, 40-gallon
tank unit.

Additional cost savings through

utility rebate programs:
Check www.noritz.com/rebates
for rebates in your local area.

One Noritz tankless water heater

will cut CO2 emissions up to a
1,000 pounds each year.
Which is equal to the CO2 thirty-three
cypress trees would remove each year.
If every U.S. household switched
to tankless, the CO2 savings would
equal the removal of 6.7 million
cars from the road.

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HOW CONDENSING
TANKLESS WORKS
The obvious difference between tank
and tankless is the latters smaller size.
Not only will you gain significant space,
but youll also get continuous hot water.
Exhaust

(About 120)

Step 1
A hot-water valve (faucet, shower, washer) is turned on.
Step 2
The flow sensor in the tankless unit detects the
water flow.

Secondary Heat Exchanger

Step 3
The burner inside the unit automatically fires.
Primary Heat Exchanger

Step 4
Water flows through the tankless units secondary
heat exchanger, where it is pre-heated by
combustion gases as they escape up the flue.

Burner
Computer

Pre-heating boosts unit efficiency because less energy

is needed to raise the water temperature to the
desired level.

Pre-heating process also cools combustion gases enough

to permit venting with less costly, more installer-friendly
PVC piping, rather than Category III Stainless Steel.

Flow Sensor

2
Cold
Water
In

Gas
Inlet

Hot Condensate
Water
Out

6
1

Step 5
Pre-heated water enters primary heat exchanger,
which completes the process of raising the
temperature to the desired level.
Step 6
The tankless unit provides a continuous stream of
hot water until the outlet is turned off.
Step 7
When the outlet is turned off, the tankless unit shuts
down until the next time demand arises wasting
no energy heating and re-heating stored water in
anticipation of that demand.

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WILL YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE?

NEW WATER HEATER REGULATIONS

Effective April 16, 2015:

Higher energy-efficiency standards for storage
tank-type water heaters
Higher efficiency regulations mean more insulation built into
tank-type water heaters
resulting in taller, wider water heaters, taking up even
more valuable space wherever they currently sit: basements,
mechanical rooms, garages, attics, utility closets, etc.
Key question for every homeowner:
When it comes time to replace your current tank water heater,
will you have enough space to fit a new water heater that
meets the new regulations?

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INTRODUCING THE EZTR40

TANKLESS WATER HEATER:

SAVES SPACE AND INSTALLATION COSTS

Zero footprint:
Wall-mounted tankless units require a
fraction of the space of the old tank unit.
Easy replacement for any 40-gallon,
gas-fired, storage tank-type water heater
A new, revolutionary way to install tankless:
Faster, easier, smarter and more affordable

With the EZTR40, theres...

No need to replace the existing vent:
Flexible polypropylene tubing threads through
the same venting used by the old water heater.
No need to create new hot- and cold-water
pipelines: Top-mounted water connections allow
the flexible hot-and-cold-water lines used by the
old tank water heater to be reconnected to the
EZTR40. Saves installation time, while
resulting in a cleaner look.
No need to up-size the gas line: EZTR40 uses
the same half-inch gas line as the old tank unit,
cutting installation time in half and eliminating
the cost of new gas piping.

WITH THE EZTR40, TANKLESS-FOR-TANK REPLACEMENT

IS EASIER AND MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON:
NORITZ TANKLESS VS. STANDARD TANK

Noritz EZTR40 vs. Standard 40-Gallon, Gas-Fired Tank Unit

EZTR40
40-GALLON TANK REPLACEMENT
Any residence currently using a
40-gallon, gas-fired tank unit

Natural gas
Generates hot water only
as needed

ON
DEMAND

Continuous: generates
hot water for as long
as needed

2-3 people

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

OPERATION

STORAGE CAPACITY

Natural gas
ALWAYS
ON

VENT SIZE

Limited to storage capacity

3 or 4

DIMENSIONS

27.2 x 18.3 x 9.4

50 lb.

63.25 x 21
140 lb.

WEIGHT

top mount
91%

GAS CONNECTION

WATER CONNECTION

EFFICIENCY

WARRANTY

Continuously heating stored

water to the set temperature

40 gallons

HOT-WATER AVAILABILITY

2 flexible, polypropylene - utilizing

existing venting

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STANDARD 40-GALLON, GAS-FIRED

TANK WATER HEATER

FUEL TYPE

None: generates hot water only

as needed

Heat exchanger: 12 years

Parts: 5 years
Labor: 1 year

KEY
CHARACTERISTIC

top mount
62%

6 years, limited

WHY NORITZ?

A MODEL FOR EVERY APPLICATION

The broadest offering in the tankless industry, with a wide range of energyefficient water heaters to meet an equally wide range of customer needs.

UP TO

96% efficiency

Low
NOx

The innovative line of Noritz, high-efficiency tankless

water heaters will help reduce your carbon footprint.

EZTR40
TM

Warm Climate

Cold Climate

UP TO

85% efficiency

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NRCP

NRC1111

NRC98

NRC711

NRC661

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate

Engineered for durability, these cost-effective tankless

models will perform reliably and efficiently for many years.

NR981

NR83

NR622

NR501

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Warm Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate

Cold Climate
Not for outdoor
use

Cold Climate
Not for outdoor
use

WHY NORITZ?

PRODUCTS THAT INSTALL MORE EASILY,

LAST LONGER AND ARE FULLY SUPPORTED.
Installation versatility:
Compact design and easy venting
permit convenient placement almost
anywhere indoors.
Outdoor models for warmer climates:
Install on home or garage exterior.
Manufacturing excellence: Noritz owns all
aspects of the manufacturing process, assuring
the highest quality materials and components,
built to exacting, just-in-time procedures.
Durable, long-lasting construction.
Little maintenance required.
Best warranties in the water heater industry.
Installed by plumbing professionals
Noritz partners exclusively with a nationwide
network of professional plumbing installers.
These installers have been fully trained and
certified in the sale and installation of Noritz
products.
Responsive customer service
All Noritz service representatives are certified
tankless water heater specialists.
They can assist with any aspect of installation
and servicing.

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THE MYTHS OF TANKLESS

WATER HEATING
Myth 1: Tankless water heaters require annual maintenance.
The Reality: Not necessarily. Tankless water heaters do not

require maintenance at regular, factory-prescribed intervals. It

all depends on geographic location and the particular unit.
Certain regions of the country have harder water with a greater
concentration of minerals than others, and that will impact any
water heater, tank or tankless. In such regions, flushing the
system may be required more frequently. However, many newer
models contain built-in diagnostics to alert the owner when
a system flush is required. Timing can range anywhere from
annually to every five years or more. Again, it all depends on
the unit and the water chemistry in your area.

Myth 2: Tankless provides instant hot water.

The Reality: Again, not necessarily. Whether were talking tankless or tank,

the time it takes warm water to reach a fixture depends totally upon the piping
distance between that fixture and the water heater. Once a tankless unit registers
that hot water is needed, however, it will provide that water continuously for as long
as needed, unlike a traditional unit, whose storage tank may be exhausted over
time. To minimize waiting for hot water, either (1) move the water heater closer to the
farthest fixture not always a practical option; or (2) install a recirculation loop that
keeps warm water close to the fixtures by circulating it within the plumbing system.

Myth 3: Tankless units cost significantly more than tank-type units.

The Reality: : Although a tankless unit costs more due to its more powerful burner

and sophisticated digital technology, the cost gap between it and a conventional
storage-tank water heater is narrowing. New, federal efficiency standards are increasing
the size and therefore raising the costs of tank water heaters. Meanwhile, design and
engineering improvements, as exemplified by the Noritz EZTR40, are shrinking the
installed cost of tankless. As a result, the additional cost for tankless will be more
quickly recovered through monthly savings on your fuel bill.

Myth 4: Tankless units are too small to meet the hot-water needs of
an entire home.
The Reality: Absolutely not. Noritz has a tankless model to fit any

residential application. Unit size depends upon a homes water use and
geographic location. Colder climates require larger, more powerful water
heaters to raise the temperature of the incoming ground water to the
desired setting. The Noritz Sizing Calculator can be used to calculate proper
unit size for a particular application. For special circumstances, Noritz will
work directly with you for a custom solution.

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HOW TO GET STARTED

Click above and find the right

tankless water heater model
for your household.

Click above and find a qualified,

professional installer and
request a quote.

Click above and find out how

once the unit is installed, you
can apply for additional tax
credits and utility rebates

Contact Noritz for support

Technical Support Website.

In-House Call Center.

1-866-766-7489

Video: Why Noritz?

Check out this quick, informative video that
covers the Noritz advantage over traditional,
tank-type heaters. In it, we not only explain
why Noritz tankless is a better option, but
also how to buy one.
Simply by visiting Noritz.com, you will find
help with sizing your application, finding
qualified local installers, and saving money
by identifying available rebates in your area.
Get the best. Get Noritz.

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U.S.A.
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